The European Diversity Awards has released its shortlist ahead of the annual ceremony in November, with business leaders, firms, charities and highly commendable individuals all up for top honours.
The awards, in association with headline sponsor UnitedHealth Group, celebrate leading diversity and inclusion champions while recognising achievements across race, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and religious belief over the past year.
Global corporations like Lego Group, WarnerMedia and Premier League are in the running for accolades alongside notable individuals including Labour councillor Philip Normal and NHS hero Noni Nyathi plus incredible charities like the Liverpool-based Oliver King Foundation.